For Validation Partners
- Efficient and Productive — find and follow Early Stage Companies that have received "heavy lifting" by verified Sponsoring Organizations. Think of Al Pacino "vouching" for Johnnie Depp in the movie, "Donnie Brasco".
- Internal Collaboration — two way internal communication through the use of the Dashboard — present companies you find and search for companies requested by internal stakeholders. Receive internal feedback on sponsored companies during each stage of the Search process.
- Global Reach and Aggregation — Technology and Entrepreneurs are Global. The ESM aggregates, worldwide,
- Highly Focused / Highly Relevant- View/Follow Sponsored Companies that match your specific areas and parameters of interest.
- Remain anonymous until you are ready to contact the Sponsored Company — no Expectations between you and the Sponsored Company.
- Flexible Notification — immediate notification of any newly registered Sponsored Companies that match your interest
- Automatic Notification of any changes, new developments in Sponsored Companies you are following
For Funders
- Increased Credible Dealflow — find and follow Early Stage Companies that have received "heavy lifting" by verified Sponsoring Organizations. Think of Al Pacino "vouching" for Johnnie Depp in the movie, "Donnie Brasco". No online business plan dumping site. No unsolicited "over-the-transom" submissions.
- Partnering with Local Funders — local hands-on oversight post investment.
- Internal Collaboration — two way internal communication through the use of the Dashboard — present companies you find and search for companies requested by members of your Funding organization. Receive internal feedback on sponsored companies during each stage of the Search process including competitive landscape.
- Remain anonymous until you are ready to contact the Sponsored Company — no Expectations between you and the Sponsored Company.
- Flexible Notification — immediate notification of any newly registered Sponsored Companies that match your interest
- Automatic Notification of any changes, new developments in Sponsored Companies you are following
For Sponsored Companies
- The Level Playing Field - Money is Global. Validation Partners are Global — you present your company to Validation Partners and Funders on a global basis. This increased exposure to highly relevant Validation Partners and Funders creates a more competitive marketplace for your Sponsored Company.
- Credibility — As a company which has received a level of "heavy lifting", you are much more credible to Validation Partners and Funders.
- Controlled Exposure — while Validation Partners and Funders choose their levels of anonymity, you control the amount of information you provide. If there is a comfort level between you and a Funder or Validation Partner you can divulge more information.
- Extensive Entrepreneur Collaboration — Entrepreneurs are Global. The Sponsored Company Global Community provides a reliable venue for entrepreneurs to talk with each other about real life concerns and issues. It is truly a Global Meeting House and a Marketplace for Entrepreneurs.
For Sponsoring Organizations
- Increased Exposure / Increased Credibility — when one of your Sponsored Companies receives support from a Validation Partner or Funder, it reflects favorably on your organization.
- Sponsored Company recruitment — success breeds success — companies will naturally gravitate towards those Sponsoring Organizations that have provided successful "heavy lifting" to their Sponsored Companies.
- Increased Support for your Organization — successful Sponsoring Organizations will have the track record necessary to attract financial and operational support. This is especially important to those Sponsoring Organizations that are non-profit.
- Partnerships / Joint Ventures — Find other Sponsoring Organizations and Sponsored Companies that complement your efforts. Create economies of efficiency and scale by working together.